UNESCO World Heritage Site

Alto Douro Wine Region

Alto Douro Wine Region is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Portugal, inscribed in 2001.

Wine has been produced by traditional landholders in the Alto Douro region for some 2,000 years. Since the 18th century, its main product, port wine, has been world famous for its quality. This long tradition of viticulture has produced a cultural landscape of outstanding beauty

Wine has been produced by traditional landholders in the Alto Douro region for some 2,000 years. Since the 18th century, its main product, port wine, has been world famous for its quality. This long tradition of viticulture has produced a cultural landscape of outstanding beauty that reflects its technological, social and economic evolution.

Country
Portugal
Region
Europe
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
2001
UNESCO reference
1046
Area
24,600 ha

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